In Sweden, where I grew up, the habit of eating outside is deeply entrenched in the cultural fabric and many Americans can probably also relate to the notion that food “just tastes better when you eat it outside.” When you go camping, cooking over a campfire or on a camp kitchen is par for the course. But have you ever… Read More
Three Common Health Myths About Playing Outside
When it comes to our children’s health, us parents are prone to worry and I’ve found that there are many misunderstandings and myths about playing outside. Have you heard these three common myths? MYTH: If your child has a fever, he or she needs to stay inside TRUTH: Being outdoors has no effect on fever Fever is one of those… Read More
Why I’m Choosing to Unplug in the New Year (And 5 Tips That Can Help You Too)
The advice to unplug from electronic media may seem hypocritical coming from a blogger. After all, I spend a lot of time in front of various screens, writing and sharing things on social media. But as Richard Louv points out in his book The Nature Principle: Reconnecting with Life in a Virtual Age, “The more high-tech we become, the more… Read More
How to Celebrate the Winter Solstice
Because of its proximity to Christmas the winter solstice tends to get overlooked, but there is a lot to love about this astronomical event. The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and occurs in December every year. The 2016 winter solstice takes place on Wednesday, December 21 at 5:44 EST. (You can check… Read More
5 Ways to Beat Holiday Stress and Actually Enjoy the Season
The other day I was talking to a good friend who is moving out-of-state in mid-December, and she said that we should get together before she leaves. Then she added an all-too familiar caveat: “But I totally understand if you’re too busy during the holiday season.” She meant well, of course, and wanted to give me an easy way out…. Read More
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